Voice picking continues to evolve in response to the changing needs of the agile distribution center. Voxware has pioneered the way at every critical juncture in the evolution of voice directed work in the warehouse, empowering customers to take control of their voice. 

 From the development of the first industrial-grade continuous voice recognizer to the adoption of open standards to the delivery of a packaged software product, Voxware has consistently offered the most evolved and sophisticated voice picking solution on the market.

While other providers continue to promote old voice picking myths and drag their knuckles with proprietary, custom solutions, Voxware is leading the way with adaptive voice software that empowers customers with the greatest level of flexibility and control. 

Here’s a look at how voice picking has evolved over the years: 

1980s: Prototype. The industry was in its infancy in the 1980s when Voxware began testing its voice recognition technology in extreme noise conditions, namely oil rigs, lumber mills, and other challenging work environments. 

Late 1990s: Proprietary Beginnings. Voxware’s voice recognition technology delivers 99.9% accuracy, a feat that remains unrivaled today. Proprietary voice directed picking systems are first implemented to improve warehouse logistics. Accompanying wearable computers are bulky and manufactured by the voice vendors themselves. 

Early 2000s: Custom Solutions. Hardware is king in the early 2000s as the industry matures and the impressive ROI of voice picking becomes broadly known. Still, solutions are closed, proprietary, and expensive. Customization takes months and changes are expensive. 

Late 2000s: Adaptive Software. Voxware evolves the industry with the introduction of open, configurable voice picking software for greater flexibility and adaptability. With Voxware’s adaptive voice software, hardware independence is achieved, vendor lock-in is eliminated, and implementation now takes weeks, not months.

Early 2010s: Real Time Mobility and Beyond. Voxware ports its product to tablet PCs and becomes the first voice picking vendor to support Android.  Proprietary custom voice solutions are uncooperative with new technology, and configurability becomes a must-have.

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